Name: Baek Jong-won's Kimchi Fried Rice That Doesn't Get Mushy
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 cup ripe kimchi (appropriate amount); 1/2 green onion; 2 sausages (or bacon/preserved meat); 1 bowl instant rice (unheated); Plenty of cooking oil; 1/2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes); 1 tbsp sesame oil; A little toasted sesame seeds; A little seaweed flakes; 1 egg

15 min Difficulty Easy Rice bowls

Main ingredients 🥩

KimchiGreen onionSausageInstant riceEgg

Tags 🏷️

super easy home meal one-bowl meal

Detailed recipeQuick recipe

Ingredients needed 🛒1 servings

1 cup ripe kimchi (appropriate amount)
1/2 green onion
2 sausages (or bacon/preserved meat)
1 bowl instant rice (unheated)
Plenty of cooking oil
1/2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
1 tbsp sesame oil
A little toasted sesame seeds
A little seaweed flakes
1 egg

Recipe 🍳

Cut the green onion in half lengthwise, then thinly slice it. Slice the sausages as thinly as possible so they are evenly distributed in each spoonful.
Instead of a cutting board, place the ripe kimchi in a bowl and cut it finely with scissors so it mixes well with the rice. Avoid adding kimchi juice, as it can make the rice mushy.
Generously oil a pan, add the sliced green onion and sausage, and stir-fry over high heat until golden brown and the oil is rendered.
Once the sausage and green onion are crisped, add sugar to balance the acidity and enhance the flavor.
Pour soy sauce along the edge of the pan, let it caramelize and develop a smoky aroma, then quickly mix with the other ingredients.
Add gochugaru and the chopped kimchi, stir-frying together to let the seasoning penetrate. If the kimchi is too dry or the seasoning clumps, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to loosen it.
Once the kimchi is well combined with the seasoning and sufficiently stir-fried, be sure to turn off the heat completely and let the pan cool down.
Add the unheated, firm instant rice directly to the pan. Using a ladle or spatula, press down firmly to leisurely and thoroughly mix the rice with the seasoning.
When the rice is evenly colored red with no white parts remaining, turn the heat back on. Stir-fry until it becomes fluffy and the moisture evaporates, making a sizzling sound at the bottom of the pan.
Turn off the heat, drizzle with sesame oil, and mix. Transfer to a bowl. Top with a fried egg cooked in plenty of oil, crushed toasted sesame seeds, and seaweed flakes to finish.

In heated oil, stir-fry thinly sliced green onion and sausage over high heat until golden brown and oil is rendered.
Add sugar and caramelized soy sauce for aroma, stir-fry kimchi and gochugaru, then completely turn off the heat and mix in unheated instant rice evenly.
Turn the heat back on and stir-fry until fluffy and moisture evaporates, then top with fried egg, seaweed flakes, and sesame seeds to complete.

Cooking tips 💡

When mixing the rice, keeping the heat on can cause beginners to burn the seasoning or make the rice mushy due to slow mixing. It's crucial to turn off the heat before mixing.
Microwaving instant rice adds moisture, making the fried rice soggy. Stir-frying with the rice in its firm, unheated state ensures each grain is coated and becomes fluffy.
If the kimchi is excessively sour, increase the sugar slightly. If it's under-fermented kimchi, you can omit the sugar.
If the seasoning doesn't mix well while stir-frying kimchi, don't panic. Adding a tiny amount of water will prevent the seasoning from burning and help it spread evenly.
Crush the toasted sesame seeds in a mortar or with your hands to a powder before sprinkling. This allows their nutty aroma to better infuse the entire kimchi fried rice.

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